Explanation at your level:
You use 经过 to say you pass a place. For example: 'I pass the store.' It is very easy to use in your daily life.
At this level, you use it to describe your day. 'I passed by the library on my way to work.' It helps you explain your route clearly.
Now you can use it for processes. 'After the meeting, we decided...' It connects actions in a sequence, making your Chinese sound much more natural.
You can use it to describe complex situations. 'The project went through many changes.' It shows you understand how to express abstract development.
Use it in formal reports or storytelling. It functions as a connector to explain the 'course of events' (经过) in a narrative, adding depth to your writing.
At this level, you recognize the nuance between physical traversal and metaphorical endurance. It is used to describe the evolution of ideas or historical progression.
30秒でわかる単語
- Means to pass by a place.
- Means to undergo a process.
- Can be a verb or a noun.
- Essential for daily and formal Chinese.
The word 经过 (jīng guò) is one of those essential building blocks in Chinese. At its core, it means to pass by or to go through. Think of it like a bridge—it connects where you were to where you are going.
When you use it for travel, it’s simple: you are physically moving past a landmark. When you use it for experiences, it implies you have undergone a process. It is a very common word that you will hear in almost every daily conversation.
The character 经 originally referred to the warp threads on a loom, suggesting a path or a constant direction. 过 signifies movement or crossing over. Together, they form the idea of following a path through something.
Historically, this term was used to describe traveling along trade routes, such as the Silk Road. Over centuries, the meaning expanded from physical travel to abstract processes, like 'going through' a difficult time or a legal procedure.
You use 经过 when talking about your commute, like 'I passed by the school.' It is also perfect for talking about life experiences, such as 'I have gone through many challenges.'
It is neutral in register, meaning you can use it with friends or in a business meeting. Common collocations include 经过...地方 (passing by a place) and 经过...同意 (with someone's permission/after a process).
1. 经过一番努力 (After some effort) - Used when success follows hard work. 2. 经过深思熟虑 (After careful consideration) - Used when making big decisions. 3. 经过考验 (Tested by time/hardship) - Used for strong relationships. 4. 经过同意 (With consent) - Used in formal settings. 5. 经过确认 (After verification) - Used in technical or office contexts.
In terms of grammar, 经过 acts as a transitive verb. It often takes a location or a duration as an object. It can also be used as a noun, for example: 'Please tell me the 经过 (process/story) of what happened.'
The pronunciation is jing1 guo4. The first syllable has a high, flat tone, while the second drops sharply. It rhymes loosely with words like 'sing' (for the first part) and 'door' (for the second).
Fun Fact
The character 经 is also used for 'sutras' or 'classics' because they are the 'threads' of wisdom.
Pronunciation Guide
Mandarin tones are specific; focus on the first tone and fourth tone.
Similar to UK, focus on the pitch drop.
Common Errors
- Mixing up the tones
- Shortening the second syllable
- Ignoring the nasal sound in 'jing'
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read in context.
Easy to use in basic sentences.
Very common in speech.
Easy to hear.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
上級
Grammar to Know
Verb-Object structure
经过学校
Time/Place markers
经过 + Place
Sequence markers
经过...之后
Examples by Level
我经过学校。
I pass school.
Subject + verb + object.
经过这里。
Pass by here.
Imperative form.
他经过公园。
He passes the park.
Third person singular.
经过超市。
Pass by the supermarket.
Location object.
经过车站。
Pass the station.
Standard usage.
经过路口。
Pass the intersection.
Location.
经过书店。
Pass the bookstore.
Standard usage.
经过银行。
Pass the bank.
Standard usage.
经过努力，我成功了。
他经过我的家。
经过这里要小心。
我们经过了那座桥。
经过长时间的等待。
经过多次尝试。
经过仔细检查。
经过那个路口左转。
经过讨论，我们同意了。
经过几个小时的飞行。
经过这件事，我明白了。
经过严格的训练。
经过大家的推荐。
经过深思熟虑的决定。
经过漫长的冬天。
经过医生的检查。
经过多年的艰苦奋斗。
经过法律程序的审批。
经过反复的推敲。
经过这次挫折的磨练。
经过专家组的评估。
经过漫长的谈判过程。
经过精心策划的活动。
经过层层筛选。
经过历史的沉淀。
经过复杂的社会变迁。
经过这一系列的演变。
经过严密的逻辑推导。
经过数月的实地考察。
经过多方权衡利弊。
经过时间的洗礼。
经过不断的自我反省。
经过岁月的洗礼，他变得成熟了。
经过严谨的学术论证。
经过漫长的历史演进。
经过缜密的构思与布局。
经过深层次的文化交流。
经过长期的积累与沉淀。
经过多重维度的分析。
经过反复的博弈与妥协。
よく使う組み合わせ
Idioms & Expressions
"经过一番折腾"
After a lot of trouble/tossing about.
经过一番折腾，终于好了。
casual"经过深思熟虑"
After careful consideration.
这是经过深思熟虑的。
formal"经过时间的洗礼"
Tested by the passage of time.
这是经过时间洗礼的经典。
literary"经过层层筛选"
After many rounds of selection.
经过层层筛选才入选。
formal"经过多方考量"
After considering many sides.
经过多方考量，我同意了。
formal"经过风雨"
To have gone through hardships.
他是一个经过风雨的人。
literaryEasily Confused
Both mean pass.
通过 is for success/approval; 经过 is for path/process.
通过考试 vs 经过公园.
Both mean pass by.
路过 is accidental; 经过 is neutral.
我路过这里 vs 我经过这里.
Both involve time.
经历 is personal experience; 经过 is process.
经历痛苦 vs 经过讨论.
Both mean go through.
穿越 is for physical traversal or time travel.
穿越沙漠 vs 经过公园.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 经过 + Location
我经过银行。
经过 + Process + 之后
经过讨论之后，我们决定了。
Subject + 经过 + Noun
经过努力，他成功了。
经过 + Adj + 的 + Noun
经过仔细的检查。
经过 + [Time Duration]
经过三个小时的飞行。
語族
Nouns
Verbs
関連
How to Use It
10
Formality Scale
よくある間違い
经过 is for movement/process, not handing things.
经过 is for events/paths, 经历 is for personal experience.
It can be both, but don't use it as a verb if you mean the 'process'.
The location must follow the verb.
通过 is for success/passing a test.
Tips
Memory Palace
Visualize your favorite route and label every point as 经过.
Native Speaker Habit
Use it to connect your day's events.
Cultural Insight
It reflects the Chinese focus on processes.
Grammar Rule
Subject + 经过 + Location.
Say It Right
Focus on the tones!
Avoid This
Don't use it for 'handing' things.
Did You Know?
It's a high-frequency word in HSK exams.
Study Smart
Make sentences about your commute.
Writing Tip
Use it to explain the sequence of a story.
Speaking Tip
Use it to transition between topics.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a thread (经) going through (过) a needle.
Visual Association
A person walking past a landmark.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Write 3 sentences about your way to work.
語源
Chinese
Original meaning: Warp threads (经) + movement/crossing (过).
文化的な背景
None.
Direct translation is 'pass by' or 'go through'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Commuting
- 经过路口
- 经过车站
- 经过学校
Work
- 经过讨论
- 经过批准
- 经过确认
Learning
- 经过练习
- 经过思考
- 经过培训
Life
- 经过风雨
- 经过考验
- 经过时间
Conversation Starters
"你每天上学经过哪里？"
"你经过了什么困难吗？"
"这个项目经过了谁的批准？"
"经过讨论，你有什么想法？"
"你经过那条路时看到了什么？"
Journal Prompts
Describe your commute to work/school using 经过.
Write about a difficult process you went through.
Explain a decision you made after careful consideration.
What is something you have learned after much effort?
よくある質問
8 問Both, depending on the sentence.
Usually for places or processes.
Use 通过.
It is neutral and very common.
Yes, for duration.
After the verb.
Yes, usually.
Yes, very often.
自分をテスト
我每天___学校。
Passing by the school.
Which sentence is correct?
Subject + verb + object.
经过 can mean 'to experience'.
Yes, it can refer to undergoing a process.
Word
意味
Different meanings of pass.
We decided after discussion.
这事___了深思熟虑。
After careful consideration.
经过 can be used as a noun.
Yes, it means the process or story.
Which is best for 'history's test'?
Idiomatic usage.
After long historical evolution.
他___了重重困难。
He underwent many difficulties.
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Summary
经过 is your go-to word for describing movement past a point or the development of a process.
- Means to pass by a place.
- Means to undergo a process.
- Can be a verb or a noun.
- Essential for daily and formal Chinese.
Memory Palace
Visualize your favorite route and label every point as 经过.
Native Speaker Habit
Use it to connect your day's events.
Cultural Insight
It reflects the Chinese focus on processes.
Grammar Rule
Subject + 经过 + Location.
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